Ruffle Tote DIY

Ruffles, Ruffles, Ruffles

We see them everywhere.

This tote is no exception.

There are so many versions. 

 I'm not a big fan of hot glue and decided to sew mine.

Takes a little more time, but I think it will hold up a little bit longer.

Start out with a canvas tote bag.

They can be found in about any craft department.

Other supplies included fabric, ruler, rotary cutter

 and pinking shears.

With the ruler, mark where you want to place your ruffles...this helps when pinning and sewing to get them straight.

Make ruffles...
I cut mine with pinking shears instead of hemming.

Pin in place.

Sew ruffles to tote, making sure not to catch

the handles of the tote under the needle.

I attached four ruffles...this is where you can make it your own.

You can choose your fabric and the width of your ruffles to make your tote personally yours.

Here's is the fun part...I dug through my ribbon stash.

I did a running stitch and gathered ribbon into a circle.

Then I made a fabric rosette out of the same fabic as the ruffles.

Hand sewed rosette to my new ruffle canvas tote.

 

There ya have it ... one ruffled tote made from a canvas bag...

DIY Ruffle Totes can be found everywhere..

For more ruffle inspiration visit these blogs

susie harris,

glazed from the heart,

 &  the ribbon retreat